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Surgical demonstration models are changing medical education by making it more accessible. In the past, student training options were limited. Their practical experience depended on unsophisticated models or hard-to-obtain cadavers. Today's surgical demonstration models are far more realistic, leading to more in-depth education. Of course, it may be challenging to choose the right ones with so many options out there. While medical teachers may want to go to the more advanced, all-inclusive …

The use of suture training models is an indispensable tool for teaching students or refreshing medical practitioners in the art of situational suturing. As a teaching tool, suture training models must mimic the most common suturing skills, such as the simple interrupted pattern or tension-relieving patterns. When practitioners use these skills in a clinical or emergency environment, they will have practical experience. Preparing a successful practitioner requires the right set of sutur …

Human torso anatomy models are found in almost all forms of medical training. They are a lynchpin of the educational environment because they offer practical experience when materials are in short supply. Often, the only other option is human cadavers, and those are extremely difficult to obtain and certainly not for non-specialists.  Many procedures in the torso require repeated practice because precision is vital. Working around the spine is a high risk, so repeated practical training is …